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10 STEPS TO BUYING A USED CAR
Step 1: Find Out How Much You Can Afford
Step 2: What's the Right Car for You?
Step 3: Find Your Car's Value
Step 4: Contact and Communicate with the Seller
Step 5: Get Both a History and a Safety Report on the Car
Step 6: Conduct a Thorough Walk-Around
Step 7: Conduct a Thorough Test Drive
Step 8: Go the Extra Mile to Assure Quality
Step 9: Negotiate Your Best Private Party Price
Step 10: Negotiate Your Best Dealer Retail Price
Step 8: Go the Extra Mile to Assure Quality
If the car fails on any of these points, take it to a mechanic to evaluate repairs. It is then your call whether you want to walk away or negotiate the price based on the repair estimate.We recommend that you contact your local Department of Motor Vehicles. Ask what forms are required to transfer the title as well as any other information you need to provide. For example, some states will require you to bring the vehicle to the DMV for inspection, some states require a smog certificate and others require the bill of sale from the current owner.
Finally, whatever you do, get everything IN WRITING. This means if you settle with a private party, write up a contract stating what you are paying for the vehicle and under what terms it is to be delivered.
